Simple and Delicious Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

Why Not Potatoes?

I know, to all of the the die hard mashed potato lovers out there (likely the majority of Americans I would assume) mashed cauliflower sounds like blaspehmy. So, why change something that is already so perfect? First off, I have to be honest. I have a problem with potatoes, a serious one. Let’s just say my favorite meal at Cracker Barrel is the vegetable platter, where you order 4 different vegetable sides. That sounds like a great thing, right? Wrong. The four side dishes selected are mashed potatoes, steak fries, and a double order of those amazing hashbrowns. I mean, potatoes ARE vegetables, right?!

So, why not potatoes? I have recently made some changes to my lifestyle in an effort to take better care of myself physically and mentally. One of these changes has been the decision to adopt a low carb, high fat diet. (For more details on my 16 Week Weight Loss Diet, see my Food Fundamentals post.) In an effort to reduce that “carb deprived” feeling, I found myself drawn to all of these new cauliflower recipes floating around online. After giving a few recipes a whirl, I am totally hooked. Ultimately, cauliflower transforms into such a veriety of options that it is tough not to fall in love. So, again you ask, why not potatoes? Because cauliflower is a delicious alternative that keeps carbs low and stomachs full.

Want More Cauliflower?

This post will be the first of many in my new cauliflower recipe series. Based on the variations I have found online, I have mastered a few of my own recipes and I am continuing to try out new recipes and methods each week. But how can you make sure you get the latest updates? Subscribe to Sane Momma and you will be amon the first to know! Want a hint? My next cauliflower will completely change the way you think about pizza fridays.

Alright everyone, Let’s get cookin’!

Equipment Needed:

Before you get started, please note that you definitely need a food processor for this recipe. If you need to purchase one, I have been extremely pleased with this one that I purchased on Amazon. I use it for everything from my cauliflower recipes to baby food purees.

My Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

Simple Mashed Cauliflower

2017-10-09 14:16:10

Serves 4

This side dish really hits the spot when you are craving carbs. It is a suprisingly filling option as well. 4 ingredients, 4 steps. Simple and delicious.

3. Transfer cauliflower to a large dish and stir in butter until melted and evenly distributed

4. Stir in garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste

Notes

Serve immediately - this dish does get cold quickly; however, it is easy to heat in the microwave if you prefer to make it ahead of time.

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calories

193

fat

18g

protein

3g

carbs

8g

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For those of you who aren’t big on using real butter, I have used brummel and brown and can say that the dish is still decicous. I haven’t tried any other butter alternatives, but I am sure that they would be sufficient as well.

Enjoy!

Now that I am hooked on cauliflower, I will be posting more cauliflower recipes soon. Subscribe to Sane Momma to get the latest updates.

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I am a happily married stay at home mom of a little boy with a big personality. After having my son I realized how important it is to take care of myself physically and mentally. Sane Momma is my contribution to helping moms focus on sanity and self-care.